Arcanine Reverse Holo #18 Value
Evolutions · Card 18/113 · Rare · 2016
Arcanine has always been one of those Fire-type dogs that collectors just gravitate toward, and this Reverse Holo #18 from the 2016 Evolutions set is a nice example of why. It's a Rare card illustrated by Ken Sugimori, so you get that classic, clean Pokemon art style that a lot of people grew up with. If you're checking Arcanine value right now, the short answer is that it's an affordable card raw, but it can climb quite a bit once you factor in condition and grading.
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Arcanine price history
Ungraded value is $3.16, down 17% over the past year, with an all-time high of $5.26 in January 2021.
Market value over time by grade. Hover for any month; tap a grade to toggle its line.
Arcanine price at every grade
The market value at each PSA grade, with how many exist (population). 959 graded copies exist — only 47 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $3.16 | — |
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $523 | 47 |
| Grade 9 | $45 | 306 |
| Grade 8 | $23 | 367 |
| Grade 7 | $14 | 157 |
| Grade 6 | $7.50 | 65 |
| Grade 5 | $6.00 | 15 |
| Grade 4 | $5.00 | 2 |
| Grade 3 | $4.00 | – |
| Grade 2 | $4.00 | – |
| Grade 1 | – | – |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Card details
- Set
- Evolutions
- Card number
- 18 of 113
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Fire
- HP
- 130
- Stage
- Stage1
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- 2
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- 2016
Attacks
- Scorching Breath150Fire · Fire · Fire · Colorless
This Pokémon can't attack during your next turn.
Arcanine — collector's take
Is Arcanine worth grading?
So is it worth grading? Honestly, it depends on what you're chasing. A raw copy sits around $3, and a Grade 9 jumps to $45, which is already a solid multiple. But the real jump is with a PSA 10: those go for $523, which works out to about 165.5 times the raw price. That sounds tempting, but gem mint is genuinely hard to hit on any reverse holo, since the surface and centering have to be near perfect, and grading fees plus shipping and turnaround time all eat into your potential profit if the card comes back a 9 instead of a 10. If you already have a copy that looks flawless under a light, it might be worth the gamble. If it's got any whitening or scratches, save your money and just enjoy the card.
How rare is it?
Right now there are 959 graded copies of this Arcanine on record, and only 47 of those managed to reach PSA 10. When you look at those two numbers side by side, it's clear that gem mint copies are the minority by a wide margin, not the norm. That scarcity at the very top of the grading scale is exactly why the PSA 10 price sits so far above the raw and Grade 9 figures, since so few copies survive the grading process looking perfect.
Where to pull it
This is where PackSpy's data actually helps, because we track real pulls across pack sites rather than just guessing at odds. Arcanine has been pulled 200 or more times across platforms like packs, mnstr, courtyard, and collector-crypt, and it's shown up in products ranging from XY Evolutions and Pack 1 to the Pokémon Pro Pack, Elite Pokémon Gacha Pack, and Pack 5. The biggest recorded pull of this card hit $7,547, which is a good reminder that pack odds can occasionally hand you something well above the usual market value. That said, opening packs is still gambling at the end of the day, and most rips won't come close to that number, so treat it as a fun chase rather than a guaranteed payout.
Questions people ask
How much is Arcanine worth?
A raw, ungraded copy of Arcanine Reverse Holo #18 is worth around $3. Once graded, a Grade 9 sits at $45, and a true PSA 10 gem mint copy can reach $523, so condition makes a real difference in Arcanine price.
Is Arcanine worth grading?
It can be, since a PSA 10 sells for about 165.5 times what a raw copy goes for. But only 47 out of 959 graded copies have hit that gem mint grade, so it's a real gamble unless your card is already in excellent shape.
What set is Arcanine from?
This Arcanine is a Rare card from the 2016 Evolutions set, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's also been recorded as a pull in several online packs, including XY Evolutions, Pack 1, and the Elite Pokémon Gacha Pack.
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